The Alamance City/County Gang Task Force also filed 64 charges of damaging property with the juvenile court system concerning three juveniles involved.

The Gang Task Force was asked to assist in investigations after the Burlington Police Department received multiple complaints about damage to property involving gang graffiti, dating back to November 2012.

Khalid D. Gwynn, 16, of Burlington, was charged with 18 counts related to gang graffiti damage and received a $1,000 secured bond. Gwynn and three juveniles were identified as being involved with 38 separate incidents of damage to property at private homes and businesses.

Lt. Brian Long with the Burlington Police Department said the incidents of gang graffiti took place predominantly in the area of East Webb Avenue, and in neighborhoods to the north, including Queen Anne Street, Anthony Street and Graham Street.

“The majority of it was centralized to that area,” Long said. Some incidents took place in Burlington’s downtown area, such as along East Davis Street.

The three juveniles face a total of 64 charges of damaging property, filed with the juvenile court system.

“A lot of these kids cooperated when we contacted them,” Long said. “They admitted to some of their involvement.”

Several investigations into similar crimes are ongoing, and anyone with information should call the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500, CrimeStoppers at (336) 229-7100.